Sterling Silver Soup Ladle from Canada
A handcrafted sterling silver ladle designed for serving soup, featuring a long handle and deep bowl typical of goldsmiths' wares. It falls under HTS 7114.11.40.00 as a silver ladle not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the spoons and ladles subheading. Made from 92.5% pure silver, meeting the definition of precious metal alloys in Chapter 71.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify silver content exceeds 92.5% with assay certificates to confirm precious metal status
• Declare as finished goldsmiths' ware, not parts, to avoid reclassification
• Watch for plating with other precious metals which may alter the subheading